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Check out this iconic keystone species. This tall grass is big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), also known as turkeyfoot grass.

Lake Wingra Community Bike Ride — Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 | 1–3 p.m.

Eupatorium perfoliatum, commonly known as boneset, is an herbaceous perennial forb. Native to Eastern United States and Canada, it’s widespread from Novia Scotia all the way to Florida.

Ever heard of the Black-Eyed Peas? Well, this week’s plant of the week sounds very similar. It’s called Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta).

Run to the prairie, the Swamp Rose Mallow is blooming! Part of the Hibiscus family, Hibiscus moscheutos develops elegant large flowers that can be white, pink, or red.

What's a bee's favorite lotion?  Bee balm!  

Ever been bitten by a rattlesnake?  

Mama-Mia, is that orange spaghetti in the prairie? No, it’s Dodder! This parasitic plant makes its living off other plants.

Operation Fresh Start Crew Supervisor, Ian, displays an impressively large burdock that he dug from a greenway. Written by Wesley Ta

Written by Hailey Collins